Veteran actress Sandhya Shantaram passes away at | Indian Movie News
The Indian movie industry is mourning the loss of legendary actress Sandhya Shantaram, who handed away at the age of 94. The veteran star, celebrated for her sleek performances and exceptional contributions to Indian cinema, breathed her last on Saturday, October 4. Her last rites had been carried out at Vaikunth Dham in Shivaji Park, Mumbai.
While there was no official assertion from the household relating to the trigger of her demise, experiences counsel that the actress handed away due to age-related problems. Sandhya’s passing marks the end of an period in Indian cinema, as she was among the last surviving icons of the golden age of Hindi and Marathi movies.
Tributes have been pouring in from across the movie industry and political circles, as followers and colleagues remembered her unimaginable physique of work. Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar took to social media platform X (previously Twitter) to specific his grief. He wrote, “Saddened by the passing of legendary actress Sandhya Shantaram Ji. Her iconic roles in films like #Pinjra, #DoAnkhenBarahHath, #Navrang, and #JhanakJhanakPayalBaaje will forever be cherished. Her remarkable talent and mesmerizing dance skills have left an indelible mark on the world of cinema. ???? #OmShanti ?? #LegendaryActress #CinematicIcon.”
Saddened by the passing of legendary actress Sandhya Shantaram Ji. Her iconic roles in movies like #Pinjra, #DoAnkhenBarahHath, #Navrang, and #JhanakJhanakPayalBaaje will without end be cherished. Her exceptional expertise and mesmerizing dance expertise have left an indelible mark on the… pic.twitter.com/fOttHtmuMz
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) October 4, 2025
BJP chief Ashish Shelar also paid his respects, acknowledging her impression on both Hindi and Marathi cinema. He wrote, “Heartfelt Tribute! The news of the passing of Sandhya Shantaram ji, the renowned actress from the film ‘Pincjra’, is extremely heartbreaking. In the Marathi and Hindi film industries, she left a distinct impression on the audience’s minds with her unparalleled acting and dance skills. Her immortal roles in films like ‘Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baje’, ‘Do Aankhen Barah Haath’, and especially in the film ‘Pincjra’ will forever remain etched in the hearts of the audience. May God grant eternal peace to her soul!”
भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली !
‘पिंजरा’ चित्रपटातील प्रसिद्ध अभिनेत्री संध्या शांताराम जी यांच्या निधनाची बातमी अत्यंत दुःखद आहे.
मराठी व हिंदी चित्रपटसृष्टीत त्यांनी आपल्या अप्रतिम अभिनय आणि नृत्यकौशल्याने प्रेक्षकांच्या मानावर एक वेगळी छाप पाडली. ‘झनक झनक पायल बाजे’, ‘दो आंखें बारह… pic.twitter.com/Gsdq5KuXP9
— Adv. Ashish Shelar – ॲड. आशिष शेलार (@ShelarAshish) October 4, 2025
Born as Vijaya Deshmukh on September 13, 1931, Sandhya rose to prominence under the direction of her husband, the legendary filmmaker V. Shantaram. Her filmography contains a sequence of classics that continue to be celebrated for their innovation and artistry — Amar Bhoopali (1951), Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje (1955), Do Aankhen Barah Haath (1958), Navrang (1959), and the Marathi masterpiece Pinjra (1972).
With her distinctive appearing and mesmerizing dance performances, Sandhya Shantaram carved a area of interest for herself in Indian cinema, leaving behind a legacy that will without end resonate with audiences.
We at Bollywood Hungama specific our heartfelt condolences to her household.
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